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May 21, 2025
Giving Back: AFMAO honorary commander offers unique resilience connection for team members

The relationship between military personnel and their local communities is often strengthened by leaders who step forward to offer support, understanding, and unique perspectives for Airmen. Dr. Rosemary Baughman, executive director and founder of Courageous Hearts, has exemplified that connection
Jan. 31, 2025
AFMAO hosts 436th Force Support Squadron for cross-functional training

Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations recently hosted the 436th Force Support Squadron for a two-day training course to prepare for surge operations and future large-scale combat operations. The course ensured that specific performance milestones were met within the various sections of the
Dec. 3, 2024
Army Sgt. Christopher J. Foster honored in dignified transfer Dec. 3

A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Christopher J. Foster of Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2024, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Foster was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)
Nov. 8, 2024
AFMAO Civilians: Unbreakable thread ties AFMAO’s mission together

Due to the vital importance of AFMAO’s zero-fail mission, the unit employs more than 30 civilians, many of which served previously themselves, who provide oversight in most aspects of the unit’s operations ensuring the mission endures despite the frequent turnover of military members.
Nov. 4, 2024
Total force team effort: Close collaboration ensures exceptional care

ir Force Mortuary Affairs Operations conducts monthly ground training in which carry teams from across the Department of Defense are invited to Dover Air Force Base where they receive crucial hands-on experience with the mission in scenarios that closely mimic what they would see during the
Oct. 16, 2024
Tech. Sgt. Megan Longendyke: Nutrition course bolsters wellness for wingmen

Tech. Sgt. Megan Longendyke, a reservist who deployed from the 433rd Force Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to be the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen used her civilian experience as a fitness and nutrition coach to host
Oct. 3, 2024
AFMAO resiliency team emphasizes value of giving back during deployment

Staff Sgt. Carissa Lovelace, AFMAO resiliency team religious affairs Airman, and Staff Sgt. Ricardo Castro, AFMAO resiliency team mental health technician, concentrated their efforts during their deployment on providing their fellow deployers with a means to see tangible results through volunteering
Aug. 29, 2024
AFMAO Honor Guard section ensures success of base Honor Guard program

The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation’s Plans and Programs Division Honor Guard section oversees the Department of the Air Force’s Honor Guard program, providing management oversight, policy, guidance and support to Air Force-wide base Honor Guard programs.
Aug. 4, 2024
Army Spc. Travis J. Pameni honored in dignified transfer Aug. 4

A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Spc. Travis J. Pameni of Douglasville, Georgia, Aug. 4, 2024, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Pameni was assigned to 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, Lawrenceville, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)
June 3, 2024
Plans and Programs Division: Education and Training section accelerates AFMAO members

The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation’s Plans and Program Division has four main sections. The education and training section is responsible for the training and development of AFMAO’s civilian and military employees.

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